Thursday

The Head and the Heart

"Signs of Light," the recent third album from this Seattle outfit, put a lush sonic coating on the band's richly harmonized indie-folk sound. This Icebreaker Concert — presented by 93.9 the River (CIDR-FM) — brings the group to the Fillmore with musical fellow travelers Band of Horses and the Strumbellas. 6 p.m., the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward, Detroit. 313-961-5450. $35-$65.

Friday

Delta Rae

Siblings Ian, Eric and Brittany Holljes lead this North Carolina sextet, which is channeling its rootsy country rock into this Winter Acoustic Tour with openers Penny & Sparrow. 8 p.m., the Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-544-3030. $25.

R. Kelly

Detroit has been a go-to tour stop for the controversial R&B veteran, who in the past 11 months has played a New Year's Eve show at the Fox, a Joe Louis Arena concert as part of his Buffet Tour, and now this Fox return in support of the new "12 Nights of Christmas" — a collection of middle-of-the-road, PG-rated holiday soul. 8 p.m., Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward, Detroit. 313-471-6611. $32-$102.

Saturday

Mac Miller

The versatile Pittsburgh rapper-producer shows a romantic side on his recent fourth album, "The Divine Feminine," a record showcasing guests including Kendrick Lamar and Miller's new girlfriend, Ariana Grande. This Divine Feminine tour stop brings him to Royal Oak with the Whooligan and ClockworkDJ in support. 7 p.m., Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. 248-399-2980. $34-$40.

Steel Panther

They may be goofing on '80s hair metal, but there's an undercurrent of affectionate celebration running through the work of this Los Angeles band, who pay over-the-top homage to the era of spandex, hair spray and catchy riffs. Steel Panther is readying for the February release of its fourth album, "Lower the Bar." Detroit band Wilson is opening. 7 p.m., the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward, Detroit. 313-961-5450. $20-$40.

Sunday

Ben Folds with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The piano-pop tunesmith first linked up with the DSO in 2014, shortly after premiering his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra — this time he'll be performing a movement from that piece along with a selection of songs from his catalog of solo and Ben Folds Five work. 7 p.m., Orchestra Hall, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. 313-576-5111. $35.